Mar 22, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Reggie Evans (30) slaps hands with teammate Chris Paul (3) during the third quarter against the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena. New Orleans defeated the Clippers 97-90. Mandatory Credit: Crystal Logiudice-US PRESSWIRE
The Clippers are 7-12 in their last 19 games.
The reeling Los Angeles Clippers return home on Saturday afternoon looking to snap their three-game losing streak against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. The Clippers are in the midst of a brutal March scheduled that will see them play 20 games in 31 days this month.
The Clippers (26-21) are 6-9 in March and 7-12 in their last 19 games after a 19-9 start that was one of the best starts in franchise history. Los Angeles hopes for some home cooking as their battle with Memphis opens a five-game homestand over the next eight days, with five winnable games that can vault the Clippers back into the Pacific Division race.
The Clippers are 15-8 at home this season, and their are 31-13 in their last 44 home games at Staples Center, dating back to last season.
Memphis (25-20) has lost two straight and four of their last five games, but have power forward and former Clipper Zach Randolph back after missing 37 games with a torn MCL. Randolph in four games since returning has averaged 15.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Saturday's 12:00 PDT game will be televised by Prime Ticket. For more news and information on Clippers basketball, be sure to read Clips Nation.
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